Innovative Research Award

The Innovative Research Award recognizes sustained scholarly excellence, research quality, scientific influence, and meaningful contributions to society through evidence-based research. Professor Bente Elisabeth Moen has established an internationally recognized academic profile in occupational medicine, environmental health, and public health research. Her extensive publication record, high citation impact, and interdisciplinary collaborations demonstrate a consistent commitment to improving occupational safety, environmental exposure assessment, and preventive healthcare strategies.[1]

Abstract

Professor Bente Elisabeth Moen has contributed substantially to occupational medicine, workplace epidemiology, environmental exposure research, and preventive health sciences. Her research portfolio includes investigations of pesticide exposure, occupational respiratory health, industrial hygiene, workplace safety culture, and environmental risk assessment. The combination of extensive scholarly productivity and strong citation performance illustrates sustained scientific influence and international research visibility.[1]

Keywords

• Occupational Medicine
• Environmental Health
• Public Health
• Occupational Epidemiology
• Industrial Hygiene
• Preventive Medicine

Introduction

Occupational and environmental health research plays an essential role in protecting workers and improving population well-being. Professor Moen’s investigations have addressed occupational exposure to hazardous substances, respiratory disorders, pesticide exposure, workplace injury prevention, and environmental determinants of health. These studies provide evidence supporting improved occupational policies and preventive interventions across diverse international settings.[2]

Research Profile

With 316 indexed publications, 7,639 citations, and an h-index of 45, Professor Moen demonstrates a sustained record of scientific productivity and scholarly influence. Her collaborations span occupational medicine, environmental epidemiology, public health, and workplace safety, reflecting multidisciplinary engagement with global health challenges.[1]

Research Contributions

• Occupational exposure assessment.
• Environmental health epidemiology.
• Respiratory disease prevention.
• Pesticide exposure research.
• Construction workplace safety studies.
• Global occupational health collaborations.

Publications

1. Neurodevelopment in children born to women exposed to pesticides during pregnancy. PLOS One (2025).
2. Occupations and Risk of Head and Neck Cancers: A Case–Control Study in Tanzania. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2025).
3. Occupational Pesticide Exposure Risks and Gendered Experiences Among Women in Horticultural Farms in Northern Tanzania.
4. Reduced lung function among non-smoking workers in the paper industry in Ethiopia.
5. Association between safety climate, safety participation, safety compliance, and occupational injuries among workers in large-scale building construction projects in Ethiopia.

Research Impact

The research output demonstrates significant international influence through citation performance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuous publication in peer-reviewed journals. The work supports evidence-based occupational health policies, workplace safety initiatives, environmental exposure assessment, and preventive medicine.[1]

Award Suitability

Considering the sustained publication record, established citation impact, internationally recognized research profile, and continued contribution to occupational and environmental health sciences, Professor Bente Elisabeth Moen demonstrates qualifications consistent with the objectives of the Global Innovation Technologist Awards. The research portfolio reflects long-term scholarly excellence and measurable scientific impact across multiple areas of medicine and public health.[1]

Conclusion

Professor Bente Elisabeth Moen has developed a distinguished academic career characterized by sustained research productivity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and internationally recognized contributions to occupational and environmental health sciences. Her scholarly achievements, research quality, and measurable scientific influence provide a strong foundation for recognition through the Innovative Research Award.

External Links

• ORCID Profile
• Scopus Author Profile
• Global Innovation Technologist Awards

References

1. Scopus Author Profile. Bente Elisabeth Moen. Available at:
   https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=7005903229
2. Moen BE et al. Neurodevelopment in children born to women exposed to pesticides during pregnancy. PLOS One (2025).
   DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0326007
3. Occupations and Risk of Head and Neck Cancers: A Case–Control Study in Tanzania.
   DOI: 10.3390/ijerph22111643
4. Occupational Pesticide Exposure Risks and Gendered Experiences Among Women in Horticultural Farms in Northern Tanzania.
   DOI: 10.3390/ijerph22101529
5. Reduced lung function among non-smoking workers in the paper industry in Ethiopia.
   DOI: 10.1007/s00420-025-02163-6
6. Association between safety climate, safety participation, safety compliance, and occupational injuries among workers in large-scale building construction projects in Ethiopia.
   DOI: 10.1007/s00420-025-02164-5